Reflections on GTM over the years

DIGItonium · 06-28-2014, 04:44 PM

I'm not here to bash GTM, but I'm not afraid to tell people who are interested in buying my car about what they need to know. Granted, I prefer to sell my car to someone who can continue on with the project knowing that GTM might not be around to support them if they need to get some replacement parts.

The only thing I can think of that's fairly important is the steering knuckle (if it snaps) and the turbo manifolds. My car is doing pretty well as it stands even if it's not running at full potential, but I'll need to figure something out when it's time to drop the engine.

R3drckt09 · 06-28-2014, 08:51 PM

I definitely have complaints about GTM but I don't think they're going bankrupt. For what it's worth I finally got the last piece of my stage 1.5 sc today, and everything looks good, it just took forever to get here. I mean the wait time is unacceptable and the only way to talk to them is calling them, but I feel like its really cause they have way too much work.

LIL_G13 · 06-28-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by R3drckt09

I definitely have complaints about GTM but I don't think they're going bankrupt. For what it's worth I finally got the last piece of my stage 1.5 sc today, and everything looks good, it just took forever to get here. I mean the wait time is unacceptable and the only way to talk to them is calling them, but I feel like its really cause they have way too much work.

I have been to GTM 3 times in the last month to pick up some parts that i ordered. I can say that it definitely seem like they have way to much work for the staff that they have available. From me being there and seeing the place and whats going on it seems like they are just trying to catch up with all the orders that are backed up. I don't get the feeling that they are closing the doors

DEpointfive0 · 06-28-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LIL_G13

I have been to GTM 3 times in the last month to pick up some parts that i ordered. I can say that it definitely seem like they have way to much work for the staff that they have available. From me being there and seeing the place and whats going on it seems like they are just trying to catch up with all the orders that are backed up. I don't get the feeling that they are closing the doors

I'm gonna agree with you. BUT lack of communication/way Sam has been dealing with people wanting their money back has been sketch

LIL_G13 · 06-28-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'm gonna agree with you. BUT lack of communication/way Sam has been dealing with people wanting their money back has been sketch

Yes worse communication i have ever dealt with.

Baer383 · 06-29-2014, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'm gonna agree with you. BUT lack of communication/way Sam has been dealing with people wanting their money back has been sketch

Blah,blah,blah,

Ill · 06-29-2014, 11:52 AM

Communication seems to be fine.

COSMO · 06-29-2014, 06:18 PM

It's one of sam's Disciples!!!! lol

Ill · 06-29-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by COSMO

It's one of sam's Disciples!!!! lol

Not a disciple...just providing proof that it really isn't as bad as everybody says it is...

Like I said before, I am not a

, I am just providing proof. Everybody is involved in a witch hunt to bring GTM down, I am just providing evidence that communication isn't a problem to some of us. I agree the HMI situation is beyond Fu**ked up, I agree !00% there! However getting in touch with him isn't as impossible as some claim.

I know most of the followers in this thread will never change their mind, I am just providing my personal experience with proof. My car has been with GTM for almost two months, we have been in contact the entire time discussing my build and tweaking it here and there as we both seem fit. It should be finished in a few days and I will receive my car at the end of the week, providing the shipping company has a spot on their transport truck.

Keep bashing, just because you have a bad experience with them, doesn't mean we all do.

NeverBoneStck · 06-29-2014, 09:32 PM

Fixed!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Ill

Not a disciple...just providing proof that it really isn't as bad as everybody says it is...

Like I said before, I am not a

, I am just providing proof. Everybody is involved in a witch hunt to bring GTM down, I am just providing evidence that communication isn't a problem to some of us. I agree the HMI situation is beyond Fu**ked up, I agree !00% there! However getting in touch with him isn't as impossible as some claim.

I know most of the followers in this thread will never change their mind, I am just providing my personal experience with proof. My car has been with GTM for almost two years.. " Two very long years." We have been in contact the entire time discussing my build and tweaking it here and there as we both seem fit. It should be finished in a few days and I will receive my car at the end of the week, providing the shipping company has a spot on their transport truck.

Keep bashing, just because you have a bad experience with them, doesn't mean we all do.

BlkNismo · 06-29-2014, 09:32 PM

The problem lies in that Sam picks and chooses who he wants to deal/communicate with, completely disregarding the fact that he is holding six thousand plus dollars of yours with no product to deliver.

Ill · 06-29-2014, 09:51 PM

He is holding over $40,000* (including parts and labor as well as the value of the car, labor and parts that I have already paid for) of mine, and it will be ready for me to take delivery by the end of this week.

*The number is what I have spent totally up to this point in the past two years, not necessarily the the total value of the car currently.

I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too.

NeverBoneStck · 06-30-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill

He is holding over $40,000* (including parts and labor as well as the value of the car, labor and parts that I have already paid for) of mine has will delivery at the end of this week.

*The number is what I have spent totally up to this point in the past two years, not necessarily the the total value of the car currently.

I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too.

A 23 year old working his way through college and does not have the luxury of making a bad investment or financial decision.... Does this statement seem odd to anyone else or is it just me? You already made a bad financial decision when u started to spend your hard earned money on the Z. If you are truly working your way through college and take this kind of risk for a car and go with a shop that has some serious integrity problems.......... Well, you have impulse and money management issues.... Good luck!!!!

Malm · 06-30-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill

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I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too.

No matter how you want to swing it, buying a Z and then buying a TT kit is a terrible investment and a bad financial decision.

You will never get what you put into it. And don't use "fun" as a factor... that's how we all justify buying a 2 door sports car that gets 20 mpgs. So, technically speaking.. unless you plan to race professionally in that car for $$, its a bad investment.

But have fun at least!

Nismo350z#310 · 09-23-2014, 12:15 PM

What are you thinking.

Someone needs to get a hold of you and shake you for about 10 minutes.

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Originally Posted by Ill

He is holding over $40,000* (including parts and labor as well as the value of the car, labor and parts that I have already paid for) of mine, and it will be ready for me to take delivery by the end of this week.

*The number is what I have spent totally up to this point in the past two years, not necessarily the the total value of the car currently.

I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too.

06-28-2014, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	I'm not here to bash GTM, but I'm not afraid to tell people who are interested in buying my car about what they need to know. Granted, I prefer to sell my car to someone who can continue on with the project knowing that GTM might not be around to support them if they need to get some replacement parts. The only thing I can think of that's fairly important is the steering knuckle (if it snaps) and the turbo manifolds. My car is doing pretty well as it stands even if it's not running at full potential, but I'll need to figure something out when it's time to drop the engine. __________________

06-29-2014, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 15	Communication seems to be fine. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

06-29-2014, 09:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 15	He is holding over $40,000* (including parts and labor as well as the value of the car, labor and parts that I have already paid for) of mine, and it will be ready for me to take delivery by the end of this week. The number is what I have spent totally up to this point in the past two years, not necessarily the the total value of the car currently. I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI. Last edited by Ill; 06-30-2014 at 09:08 AM.*

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06-28-2014, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
R3drckt09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 148 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Base Rep Power: 14	I definitely have complaints about GTM but I don't think they're going bankrupt. For what it's worth I finally got the last piece of my stage 1.5 sc today, and everything looks good, it just took forever to get here. I mean the wait time is unacceptable and the only way to talk to them is calling them, but I feel like its really cause they have way too much work.

06-29-2014, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 21	It's one of sam's Disciples!!!! lol

06-29-2014, 09:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 16	The problem lies in that Sam picks and chooses who he wants to deal/communicate with, completely disregarding the fact that he is holding six thousand plus dollars of yours with no product to deliver.